The Wraparound

Happy American Thanksgiving, and welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring a rapid fire of NHL topics with Emma Lingan and Michael Augello.

Here's what they discussed in this week's episode:

0:00: Which player on the NHL teams you cover – Nashville for Emma and Buffalo for Michael – are you most thankful for?

3:10: Are the New York Rangers truly considering trading some of their stars, or is it a tactic to create urgency within the lineup?

6:08: Have the Anaheim Ducks been too passive in their rebuild?

9:46: Should the Utah Hockey Club consider trading Karel Vejmelka or sign him long-term?

13:37: Breaking down the Phil Tomasino trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins

21:06: Could Joey Daccord join Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off?

24:23: Are there any teams in the Pacific Division that should be concerned about their playoff chances?

27:05: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs hold on to the Atlantic Division lead with all of their injuries?

29:35: Could Mike Matheson be on the way out of Montreal?

32:16: Does Macklin Celebrini have a legitimate chance of being better than Connor Bedard?

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Kick off the week with The Hockey News Wraparound Show, now on Mondays and Thursdays.

Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discuss a bunch of NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what's in this episode:

0:00: Can Jim Montgomery bring the St. Louis Blues to the playoffs?

3:00: Should the hot seat in Boston now be on Bruins president Cam Neely?

6:24: Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky practised on the Montreal Canadiens’ fourth line. Is this demotion justified?

9:22: Sidney Crosby hits 600 goals, but the Pittsburgh Penguins' struggles continue. Is there any chance he requests a trade?

13:24: The Columbus Blue Jackets have beaten Carolina, Boston and Tampa in their last three games. Who has been the most impressive player in this recent stretch?

16:37: Where do Joe Thornton’s San Jose Sharks rank among the best NHL teams to never win the Stanley Cup?

18:57: Could Jack Eichel record his first 100-plus-point season this year with the Vegas Golden Knights?

21:45: Which team's power plays have been the most surprising this season, for good or bad reasons?

26:22: Are the New Jersey Devils getting enough credit as having one of the deepest offensive cores in the league?

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Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring a rapid-fire look around the NHL and hockey.

Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

0:00: Is firing Jim Montgomery the spark the Bruins need to get back on track?

4:02: Will Montgotmery find a new home before the end of the season? Which teams are likely to pursue him?

6:53: The Edmonton Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen off waivers earlier this week. Should they continue to add on offense, or are there issues on defense that need to be addressed?

10:36: Should the St. Louis Blues rebuild or buy in on their current roster?

13:05: How concerned should Toronto Maple Leafs fans be about Auston Matthews’ injury?

15:26: Should the Vegas Golden Knights' Zach Whitecloud have faced further discipline for his hit on Matthew Knies?

20:03: Should Mark Scheifele be a lock to make Team Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off?

23:03: Based on their two matchups so far, could the Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets be this year’s Stanley Cup final matchup?

26:11: Are there any parts of the Dallas Stars’ roster that need improvements to make a deep playoff run?

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Listen to bite-sized topics on the NHL with The Hockey News Wraparound Show.

Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

0:00: Will Alex Ovechkin’s injury prevent him from breaking the NHL goal record this season?

3:35: Are the Washington Capitals having one of the most surprising single-season turnarounds in recent memory?

6:44: Could Sidney Crosby surpass Mario Lemieux’s franchise record in goals and points?

9:00: Will the Chicago Blackhawks trade Taylor Hall this season?

12:35: Who needs to step up the most for the Vancouver Canucks in J.T. Miller’s absence?

15:27: Is Martin Necas on one of the most valuable contracts in the NHL?

20:13: Has Dustin Wolf entered Calder Trophy front-runner consideration?

21:42: Has Jonathan Quick given the New York Rangers the most dangerous goalie tandem in the NHL?

23:29: Which NHL player will be next to hit 1,000 career points?

24:41: What are the Detroit Red Wings’ plans with so many goaltenders in their organization?

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It's time for more bite-sized NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound Show.

Here's your guide to this episode with Emma Lingan and Michael Augello:

0:00: If the Lars Eller trade is the start of Pittsburgh selling off assets, who’s next to go?

5:57: Will we see the maximum term of NHL contracts decrease in the next collective bargaining agreement?

9:29: What’s the biggest area of improvement that the Buffalo Sabres need?

13:18: Will Connor McDavid become the second player to surpass 2,000 career points?

16:23: Will Filip Gustavsson be the starter for Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off?

20:14: Does Macklin Celebrini still have a shot at the Calder Trophy despite his injury?

23:28: Is poor goaltending the main factor in the Montreal Canadiens' rebuild not progressing?

27:07: With a mediocre start, should the New York Islanders lean into buying and improving or selling and rebuilding?

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Catch up on bite-sized topics across the NHL and hockey on The Wraparound Show.

Here's what Emma Lingan and Eric Cruikshank discussed:

0:00: What's been more surprising about the Nashville Predators' early struggles: ranking 28th in goals-for or 27th in goals against?

4:03: How will the NCAA and CHL eligibility changes affect the hockey world?

8:31: Will Kirill Kaprizov’s next contract carry an average annual value of over or under $14 million?

12:20: Which coach is closer to being on the hot seat: the Bruins' Jim Montgomery or Red Wings' Derek Lalonde?

15:55: Are Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll becoming one of the best goalie tandems in the NHL?

18:14: Is Dylan Strome becoming the Washington Capitals’ next great playmaker following Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov?

20:20: Are there any missing pieces for the Winnipeg Jets?

23:00: Is there concern the Vancouver Canucks’ start might not be indicative of how they’ve been playing?

27:14: Can Kyle Dubas make any changes to salvage the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season?

30:56: As the NHL's current goals leader, could Cole Caufield make a serious challenge for the Rocket Richard trophy this season?

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Get refreshed on the NHL with bite-sized discussions on The Wraparound Show.

Emma Lingan and Michael Augello are back for another look at what's going on in the league. Here's what they discussed:

0:00: Is Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov being a healthy scratch an overreaction by John Tortorella?

2:50: How will Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz’s comments on potentially rebuilding affect the players?

7:23: Should there be any urgency for the Montreal Canadiens to accelerate their rebuild?

11:04: Will we see NHL organizations implement ‘load management’ like the NBA does?

14:05: With Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen returning, will the Colorado Avalanche be able to outscore their goaltending issues?

18:50: With Quinn Hughes reaching 300 career assists, has he closed the gap with Cale Makar for the title of best defenseman in the NHL?

22:10: With many pending UFAs, is this a ‘boom or bust’ year for the Winnipeg Jets?

24:56: Which player in the final year of their entry-level deal would you rather have: Mason McTavish or Matthew Knies?

27:10: Should Patrick Kane be on Team USA’s 4 Nations roster?

29:54: Has Martin Necas surpassed Sebastian Aho as Carolina’s top offensive weapon?

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Welcome back to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where our experts break down a bunch of NHL and hockey topics into bite-sized topics.

Joining Emma Lingan in this episode is Patrick Present from The Hockey News' Anaheim Ducks site. Here's what they discussed:

00:45: With the Winnipeg Jets being 11-1-0, will they have the best first 15 games in NHL history?

04:05: What's the chance Alex Ovechkin beats Gretzky's goals record this year?

07:03: Which team is likelier to fall out of contention after their hot starts: the Washington Capitals or Minnesota Wild?

10:17: Which team is more likely to break out of their slump and become playoff contenders: the Colorado Avalanche or Nashville Predators?

15:45: Could the Vancouver Canucks have the best goaltending duo in the league once Thatcher Demko returns?

19:23: Who has been the Golden Knights' most valuable player through the first month of the season?

22:25: What's been the biggest problem for the Boston Bruins?

27:00: Will Connor Hellebuyck's comments on goaltender interference lead to any further discussions or changes on the rule?

31:23: The IIHF is proposing an additional 3-on-3 format for hockey at the Olympics. Is this a good idea?

34:00: The New York Islanders have been shut out four times this season, are 31st in goals-for per game and are 29th in power-play percentage. What direction should this team go in?

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Welcome back to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where our experts break down a bunch of NHL and hockey topics into bite-sized topics.

Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs get fair trade value for Timothy Liljegren?

4:49: Where does Marc-Andre Fleury rank among NHL goaltenders from his era?

9:15: With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ early struggles, what direction does Kyle Dubas take this team?

13:24: Will Kirill Kaprizov be in consideration for the Hart Trophy this year?

16:19: Is Kyle Connor the NHL’s new ‘most underrated’ player?

19:12: Is it time for the Anaheim Ducks to trade Trevor Zegras?

23:20: Which rebuilding team has built a better foundation: San Jose or Chicago?

26:01: What will Brad Marchand’s next contract look like?

29:35: Which Edmonton Oilers player not named Leon Draisaitl must step up the most in Connor McDavid’s absence?

33:50: Will Alex Pietrangelo play a bigger role at the 4 Nations Face-Off with Drew Doughty being injured?

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Welcome back to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we break down a bunch of NHL and hockey topics into bite-sized topics.

Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Can the Edmonton Oilers stay afloat if McDavid’s injury is long-term?

3:10: Will Steven Stamkos go down as the best Tampa Bay Lightning player of all-time?

6:25: Where will the PWHL expand next season?

9:12: Which contract extension from the 2020 draft class will be the best? Alexis Lafreniere, Seth Jarvis or Lucas Raymond?

12:28: What will Matthew Knies’ extension look like with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

16:38: With Shea Theodore locked up in Vegas, how long will its competitive window stay open?

19:58: Will Claude Giroux be with the Ottawa Senators in April?

22:50: Have the Buffalo Sabres looked closer to being competitive after winning three of their last four games?

25:08: Which player without a goal this season has been more concerning?

27:17: Should the NHL consider increasing fines for players?

31:07: Should Kirby Dach continue to play as a center or left winger with the Montreal Canadiens?

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